Were the first organisms in the history of life on earth that could use solar energy to build organic compounds from carbon dioxide, and in the process break down water molecules to release oxygen.

Which of the following options describes photosynthesis correctly? question 8 options: a plant uses carbon dioxide and water to make oxygen and nitrogen a plant breaks down sugar to make carbon dioxide. a plant uses sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water to make sugar and oxygen. a plant uses sunlight to break down sugars for digestion into water and oxygen.